Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No
Offer Description
- A tenure-track research position in an outstanding scientific environment
- A competitive salary with flexible working arrangements
- Funding for a PhD position
- A transparent tenure evaluation process and active career development programs
- A possibility to become a Professor at the University of Amsterdam in the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics
- A commitment to inclusivity, diversity, and safety in the workplace
Where to apply
Website: https://www.academictransfer.com/en/jobs/362618/tenure-track-research-position-westerdijk-institute-utrecht/apply/
Requirements
Specific Requirements
We invite applications from scientists with a completed PhD and postdoctoral experience who are ready to develop independent research, secure peer-reviewed funding, and build a research team during their tenure track. Candidates specializing in yeast taxonomy or yeast ecology are particularly encouraged to apply. You will contribute to our mission of excellence and uphold high standards of quality and integrity. Strong leadership skills in mentoring and inspiring a team are essential. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Additional Information
Benefits
Depending on education and experience the minimum salary is € 4.728 and the maximum salary is €6.433 gross per month for a full-time appointment (scale 11 cao Nederlandse Universiteiten/KNAW). This is exclusive of 8% vacation allowance, 8.3% year-end bonus, travel allowance, internet allowance, home working allowance and pension accrual with ABP.
The KNAW offers its staff an excellent package of secondary benefits. A package that meets the different needs of employees depending on their stage of life, lifestyle or career ambitions. For example, by working an extra two hours a week, it is possible to increase the number of days off from 29 to 41 days a year (with full-time employment).
For a complete overview of the terms of employment, please refer to the web page: werken bij de KNAW.
Selection process
Please upload your application by uploading a motivation letter+and research statement, including research achievements and a proposed five-year research plan, and CV, you can upload max TWO documents so combine them please. Provide three letters of recommendation addressed to the director of the Westerdijk Fungal Biodiversity Institute, Prof. Wieland Meyer: references@wi.knaw.nl. The selection process will include an online interview in the first half of October 2026 (details will be communicated to shortlisted applicants at the end of September), followed by a recruitment symposium in the second week of November 2026.
Additional comments
Join us!
If you are passionate about yeasts and eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you! For more information and to apply, visit our website at www.wi.knaw.nl.
Shape the future of mycology with us!
Website for additional job details: https://www.academictransfer.com/362618/
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: Westerijk Institute
Country: Netherlands
City: Utrecht
Postal Code: 3584CT
Street: Uppsalalaan 8
Contact
City: Amsterdam
Website: http://www.knaw.nl/
Street: Kloveniersburgwal 29
Postal Code: 1011 JV
